Rosanne Cash “Seven Year Ache” Video & Lyrics

Country music singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash is without a doubt one of country music’s most soulful artists. As part of the legendary Cash family, she had some big shoes to fill growing up. Though she may not have had a perfect relationship with her famous family, her talent is undeniable, and her passion is visible in every track.

“Seven Year Ache” was Rosanne Cash’s first no.1 hit on the country music charts. It was released in February 1981 as a single to her album of the same name. The song details the troubles of a failing relationship, something all too familiar to many.

Watch Rosanne Cash’s “Seven Year Ache” music video:

“Seven Year Ache” Lyrics

You act like you were just born tonight
Face down in a memory but feeling all right
So who does your past belong to today?
Baby, you don’t say nothing when you’re feeling this way

The girls in the bars thinking, “who is this guy?”
But they don’t think nothing when they’re telling you lies
You look so careless when they’re shooting that bull
Don’t you know heartaches are heroes when their pockets are full

Tell me you’re trying to cure a seven-year ache
See what else your old heart can take
The boys say, “when is he gonna give us some room”
The girls say, “God I hope he comes back soon”

Everybody’s talking but you don’t hear a thing
You’re still uptown on your downhill swing
Boulevard’s empty, why don’t you come around?
Baby, what is so great about sleeping downtown?

Splitting your dice to be someone you’re not
You say you’re looking for something you might’ve forgot
Don’t bother calling to say you’re leaving alone
‘Cause there’s a fool on every corner when you’re trying to get home

Just tell ’em you’re trying to cure a seven-year ache
See what else your old heart can take
The boys say, “when is he gonna give us some room”
The girls say, “God I hope he comes back soon”

Tell me you’re trying to cure a seven-year ache
See what else your old heart can take
The boys say, “when is he gonna give us some room”
The girls say, “God I hope he comes back soon”